Chicago Fire sign iconic striker Robert Lewandowski
MLSsoccer.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Robert Lewandowski has signed with Chicago Fire through the 2027-28 MLS season as a Designated Player and international roster slot occupant, joining after four seasons with FC Barcelona.
- Lewandowski boasts a prolific career with 629 goals and 159 assists in 869 games, winning 33 trophies including 10 Bundesliga titles, three LaLiga championships, a UEFA Champions League, and a FIFA Club World Cup.
- The Polish captain holds national records with 89 goals in 167 caps and has led Poland in multiple World Cups and European Championships, earning recognition as Poland’s best-ever player.
- Chicago Fire, currently third in the Eastern Conference, are in their second season under coach Gregg Berhalter and aim to leverage Lewandowski’s arrival to compete for trophies and raise club standards.
- The club plays at Soldier Field with a new soccer-specific stadium planned for 2028, and features other key players such as Hugo Cuypers, Philip Zinckernagel, and Jonathan Bamba.
